Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY from $300 (19 Rentals)

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Riverwalk Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Park

460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044
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The Carolina
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carolina

1465 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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2 Jackson Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2 Jackson Park

28-02 Jackson AveLong Island City, NY 11101
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L @ 31st Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

L @ 31st Drive

2336 31st DrAstoria, NY 11106
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30-07 Astoria Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

30-07 Astoria Blvd

30-07 Astoria BlvdAstoria, NY 11102
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216 E 83rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

216 E 83rd St

216 E 83rd StNew York, NY 10028
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1630-1636 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1630-1636 Park Ave

1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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147 E 30th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 E 30th St

147 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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407 E 88th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

407 E 88th St

407 E 88th StNew York, NY 10128
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1366 York Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1366 York Ave

1366 York AveNew York, NY 10021
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160 East 107
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

160 East 107

160 E 107th StNew York, NY 10029
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35 West 65th Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

35 West 65th Street

35 W 65th StNew York, NY 10023
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410 E 81st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

410 E 81st St

410 E 81st StNew York, NY 10028
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418 East 81st Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

418 East 81st Street

418 E 81st StNew York, NY 10028
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Roosevelt Island, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roosevelt Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Roosevelt Island, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at DO NOT ACTIVATE in the Greenpoint neighborhood priced from $2,100. 1395 Lexington Ave in the Upper East Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roosevelt Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
DO NOT ACTIVATEUnits21BR,1BA$2,100
1395 Lexington AveDouble OccupancyStudio,$2,400
154 East 37th StreetStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,450
The AspenStudioStudio,1BA$2,800
1567 2nd AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Island area is the $0.38 price per square foot Units2 Model at DO NOT ACTIVATE in the in the Greenpoint neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Roosevelt Island apartment is the 3104 31st Ave Model at 3104 31st Ave, Unit 3 starting at $4,495 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roosevelt Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
DO NOT ACTIVATEUnits21BR,1BA$0.38
3104 31st Ave, Unit 33104 31st Ave3BR,1BA$2.81
3220 35th St, Unit 33220 35th St2BR,1BA$3.45
3707 36th Ave, Unit 33707 36th Ave2BR,1BA$3.56
31-44 35th Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.88
3432 38th St, Unit First floor3432 38th St2BR,1BA$3.53
3212 23rd St, Unit 33212 23rd St1BR,1BA$3.44
3130 37th St, Unit 33130 37th St2BR,1BA$3.74
174 E 111th St, Unit East 111th174 E 111th St1BR,1BA$3.84
1829 26th Ave, Unit 31829 26th Ave1BR,1BA$3.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roosevelt Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Roosevelt Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Roosevelt Island is at 1395 Lexington Ave listed at $2,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Roosevelt Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Roosevelt Island Apartment is $2,900 at 2575 22nd St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Roosevelt Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Roosevelt Island is starting from $3,300 at 31-44 35th Street.

What is the most affordable Roosevelt Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Roosevelt Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Aspen and starts from $4,400.

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